liderazgo

lee-der-AHS-go/liðeˈɾasɣo/

“liderazgo” means “leadership” in Spanish (The role or ability to lead a group).

leadership

Also: headship, command

Ella demostró un gran liderazgo durante la crisis.

She showed great leadership during the crisis.

El equipo necesita un nuevo liderazgo para ganar.

The team needs new leadership to win.

Bajo su liderazgo, la empresa creció mucho.

Under his leadership, the company grew a lot.

Words that translate to "liderazgo" in Spanish:

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👥 Word Family▼

líder(leader) — Noun

liderar(to lead) — Verb

liderado(led/guided) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

noviazgohallazgo

📚 Etymology▼

Formed by combining 'líder' (a word Spanish borrowed from the English word 'leader') and the Spanish suffix '-azgo' which indicates a role or status.

First recorded: 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: leadership

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Is 'liderazgo' used for both men and women?

Yes. While the word itself is always masculine (el liderazgo), it refers to the quality or position of any leader, regardless of their gender.

Can I use 'liderazgo' to mean 'the management' of a company?

Yes, it is common to use 'el liderazgo' to refer to the group of people leading an organization or the way they are running it.